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HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL
A meeting of the Legislative Council was held in the Counc!! Chamber, yes- torday. There were present:- HIB
EXCELLENCY TEX GOVERNOR (Bir REGINALD EDWARD STURBA, KCMG.) Hon. Ta Urrica COMMANDING
THOOPS (Liu tieneral Sir GORGs M. KIRKPATRICK, K.US.I., ECB) Mod Mr. CLAUD BEVERN. C. M. G..
(Colonial Secretary). Mon. Mr. J. H. Eno, Ko, C.BE.
(Attorney-General).
'Hop. Mr. C. Mol. Messi, O.B.E
(Colónial Treasurer).
Hon. Hr. E. A. IRVING (Director of
Education).
Hon. Mr. T. L Praxim (Director"
Public Works).
Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C.'.
Hos. Mr. P. H. HOLYOK.
Hon. Mr. TAU_CR-FAX.
Hon. Mr. Ho. Feor.
Hon. Mr. A. G. STEPHEN
Hon. Mr. H. W. BIRD.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1911
The Bill passed through the Committee stage without amendment and, when the Council resumed, the third reading was GENERAL, seconded by the COLONIAL SECRE approved, on the motion of the ArroŹNEY-
TARY
The Bill passed accordingly.
THE TOBACCO ORDINANCE The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second reading of the Bill intituled An Ordia- ance to amond the Tobacco Ordinance, 1918
anticipated"; then, "ditto" that turned to the normal in any 'department. refers to a motor road. Then, this have no doubt that the returns for 1021 work was son proceeded with Another will show a very different state of affairs about which, I hope, we shall hear be the practice, here, to include in the work mentioned as "ace proceeded with" It is passibly mistaken but it appears to something in. the estimates for 1999-is esimates not naly the things we are cer $150,000 for the hill tramway to Waichai tain of dealing with, but also the things Gap.
which we have
a good chance of carrying Turning to page 43, we find not pro-out in the year. The result is that there village improvements. eeeded with and ditto various are always a certain number of items not
The next item.
proceeded wit
with. I am afraid we have to which one would have thought an import. take that practice into consideration, as a
rule, when we frame a budget.
The motion was then put and carried, and the Bill was read a second time. Ph Bill passed through the Committee: On the motion of the COLONIAL SECREWithout amendment and, when the Coun. TARY, seconded by the COLONIAL TREASURER, eit resumed, the third reading was the Bill was referred to the Finance Com-approved, on the motion of the ATTORNEY- GENERAL, Beconded hy the CoLONIAL SECRETARY
The Bill passed accordingly. THE STAMP ORDINANCE. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second reading of the Bill intituled An Ordin- ance to amend the Stamp Ordinance, 1991.
WAS
ان .
ferry
INSCRIBED STOCK ORDINANCE.
reading of the Bill intituled An Orlin,
The ATTORNEY-GENERA: hoved the second:
Inscribed Stock Ordinance, 1913. auce to amend the General Loan and
ant matter-re-construction Piers work only commenced at the end of the year," with the result that there saving of 33,243 out of $60,000. Work only commenced at the end of the year-Aplichau Reclamation "Un-mittes for consideration. able to complete during the year," Government of
quarters. Work cam- menced late in the year "-that has re ference to some alterations at the Central Police Station. done as was anticipated "that relates Not so much work to a matter considered very important the survey of the Colony. Only pre- Iminary work undertaken the Eastern down: Loss work carried out that was anticipated, Then we come to "not Bon. Mr. S. B. C. Ross (Secretary for begun "new Police Station at Yamati.
Chinese Affairs).
Sot begun additiona!" quarters in PRESENTATION OF THE M.B.E.
King's Park, "$100,000 Before the emmencement of the pro- work carried out
Then. Less ceedings. Mr. S. J. Syratt. Naval Ordi-which shows that of 100.000 estimated than anticipated,' nauce cer of the Dockyard, was pre to be spent on main funds in Kowloon. aented to His Excellency who said by was actually spent. If one may command of His Majesty the king her complaints one heary from had the honour of investing Mr. Syrett time to time about the state of roads in with the badge of a Member of the Civil¦ Kowloon, not only has less work been Division of the Most Excellent Order of carried out than was anticipated" but the British Empire.
leș work than was hoped for by resid ents in Kowloon.
Mr. S. B. B. McELBREY (Clerk of District filter beds Three items further
Councils).
ABSENT
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HIS EXCELLESCs pinned the badge to the recipient's breast. Members of the Council meanwhile standing in their places.
MINUTES,
The CounsiaL SECRETARY: That item
refers i constraction, not surfacing of roads. The Minutes of the meeting of the
The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK: The ex- Council held on September 1st were con
tension of Coronation Road. Then firmed by the Council and signed by their, there are various other items, res Presiden
A WATER WORKS REGULATION.
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The motion was agreed to. The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded.
the Council go into Committee to consider The ATTORNEY GENERAL then moved that the Bill clause by clause. the motion was agreed to.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and. the second reading was carried.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY Seconded, and the bill clause by clause and, the Conncil the avond reading was approved.
The Council in Committee considered resuming, the third reading was approved, on the motion of the ATTORNEY-GENERAL, seconded by the COLONIAL SECRETARY.
The Bill passed accordingly.
The Bill passed through Committee without amendment and, on the Council ATTORNEY-GENERAL, resuming, the Bill, on the motion of the
THE ESTATE DUTY ORDINANCE. 'OLONIAL SECRETARY, was read a thirdding of the Bill intituled An Ordin-
seconded by "the
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second time and passed.
ance to amend the Estate Dity Ordin ance,
1915.
·
PRAYA EAST RECLAMATION ORDINANCE.
UNIFORMITE OF DESIGN WANTED...
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The COLONIAL SECRETARY COnded, and the setnad reading was approved.
After the Bill had been considered in Committee clause by clause, the Council resumed and the third reading was reading of the Bill intituled An Ordin- TARY
approved, on the nation of the ATTORNEY- "The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second LENERAL, seconded by the 'OLONIAL SECRE ane to provide for the reclamation of
The Bil passed accordingly. - the foreshore and sea bed of Praya Enst, H. THE GOVERNOR: Victoria, in the Colony, of Hongkong.
The remaining item on the agenda-(the second rending The COLONIAL SECRETARY Recorded. of the Bill intituled An Ordinance to ferred to in pages 15 and 47, which I
The Hon. Mr. BIRD: 1 regret, sir, that amend further the Public Health and Heed not deal with in detail, but, onu connection with this Biff no attempt Buildings Ordinance, 1903)-it is pre- page 16, we see that there was a decrease has been made to secure any sort of uni- posed, with the consent of the Council, in expenditure, compared with what was formity of design for the buildings on the Le postpone. anticipated, of $1,847,719, less ap in-
sea front. I realise that there are many will now consider the 6nancial provisions The Finance Committee crease of 4,693, showing on
obvious dithealties, to be faced, but of the Rill for the Supplementary Appro- Public $1,117822
Works Extraordinary
believe they are not insurmountable. The priation for 1920. If the Council destres, chance we have göt is one of a lifetime,
I will resume, afterwards, in order to collaborate and show a spirit of unselfish the time which Council requires for the and I think if the inr-holders were take the third reading. It depends on
which would be a credit to the Colony for that a water frontage might be presented consideration of the Bill. I will adjourn. ness and interest in the common weal,
at any rate, and let you get on with the Finance Committee.
"
.
"saving
of
The COLONIAL SRCRETARY, by command of H.E. the Governor. laid upon the table the following regulation made by the Governor in 'outil under Section 23 (1) of the Waterworks Ordinance. 1903. Ordinance No. 16 of 1903, on the 1st day of September,
The Regulation No. 1 of the Regula quite sufficient to make my point-te I think the figures I have quoted are under Section 23 of the Waterworks Ordi- building staff is not a very recent one tions made by the Governor in Council show that this question of shortage of nance. 193. Ordinance No. 18 of 1503, it is a shortage which ought to have been on the 20th day of September, 1903, and apparent a number of months ago, and getur or published on page 914 of the Regulations steps ought to have been taken with a of Hongkong, 1934, as amended by the view to remedying it and, if necessary, Regulation made by the Governor in of increasing the quarters for the Public Connell under the said Ordinance on the Works Department ataff much sooner 19th day of May 1941, and published in the diacrite un the 20th day of May, bus netually been done. 1921. as Government Notification
PUBLIC Or
WORKS:
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The DIRECTOR
put
(J
The Council then adjourned,
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
The Finance Committee then, met, the COLONIAL SECRETARY in the chair.
clauses in this Ordinance, which were framed by Mr. Chatham, are more or less The DIRECTOR OF PHILIC WORKS: The
the same as are contained in the Ordin- ance under which the previous big re clamation was carried out Whilst it The Bill intituled an Ordinance, to is hereby further amended by add. Might be allowed to say, with regard such a clause.
may or may not be desirable to have authorise the Appropriation of a Supple- ing at the beginning of regulation No. to one or two of the items mentioned which were erected on
I think the buildings 1 the words Except as otherwise pro by the hon.
that Prayed upon the revenue of the Colony for.
mentary sum of $1,407,787.74 to be charg vided'
member the fact that between and by adding at the end of the they were delayed or
the Hongkong Club and not proceeded Pedder Street, are quite a credit to the clause, and approved.
the year, 1920, was considered, clause by said regulation No. 1 the words and with was not entirely the fault of the Colony and think that in case of the figures The price of water, whether staff. Several schemes had to be put valuable lots which will face the sea on
The iteats in the Bill were as follows: filtered or anfiftere,, supplied by meter before committees; members were often the new Praya the lat holders are suffi
Governer an from the Waterworks at Fanling and away and was difficult to get the com-ciently alive to their awa interests to
.$ 2,205.45 Colonial Secretary's Depart charged for as exe consumption will mittees together. These delays not only up buildings worthy of the position.
ment and Legislature, ........ be, until further notice. at the rate of hangup work, but rising prices increase its
3.81.13 one dollar ($1) per one thousand (1,000) cost. As to the construction of ferry piers, which we can enforce fer arranging that Further. I may mention that the Build-
Treasury.. gallons.
5,983,34 ings Ordinance gives certain
"Harbou: Master's Depart Provided that the special rate there has been a delay, not entirely the buildings erveted shall harmonise with the powers charged for water supplied to the Royal to the shortage of staff-although the
20,415,38 Hongkong Golf Club shall remain force.
2,294.53 in staff is very short. We have not had the objection that, if the first building is surrounding Dus, Of course, there is
742,970.36 room to surn out the piles, and we have not a good care, it will be of no use so The COLONIAL SECRETARY, by command
had to lay out large platforms in order make others harmonise with it. of H. E, the Governor, laid upon the table to turn out pilea 70 feet long. We are value of the sites there and some of them The Financial Minutes Nos. 82 and 83 and
not turning out three a day, and hope, are owned by the Government--is such moved that they be referred to the Fisioon, to turn out four a day. Whilst that I think we may safely say that the ance Committee.
there is some shortness of staff, there buildings printed will be creditable to the are many other reasons for delay apart Colony. from this.
FINANCE.
The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded and the motion was agreed to.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY then, by com- mand of H.E. the Governor, laid on the table the Report of the Finance Commit tee", (No. 10), aud moved that it be adopted.
The COLONIAL TREASURER seconded and the motion was agreed to.
THE SUPPLEMENTARY APPRO- PRIATION BILL.
HON, ME, POLLOCK ON DELAY OF PUBLIC WORKS.
tr
The CULONIAL SECHETARY
The Hon. Mr. Power! I agree with
hon. member has connected with short clause, such as he suggests, is very desir I think they honourable friend, Mr. Bird, that a ness of staff a good deal that is not con- able, if it could be obtained. I suggest nected with that at all. Some of the it should be added now. works it was decided not to proceed! with. These make up a very large pro that it would pass the wit of man to HE. THE GOVERNOR: It seems to me portion of the 14 millions put down as devise any clause, to povide that any large items; for instance, $150,000 for cular pattern. savings. In addition to that, there are buildings would be erected to, a parti. the hill tramway at Wanchai Gap, which assent not only of this Council, but of This Bill requires the was not proceeded with for causes of very large number of frontagers, and we are much indebted to Sir Paul Chater for the trouble he has taken to secure their tent. I tremble to think what
he is aww dire: this
Tay of Thea
not
ment
Royal Observatory Miscellaneous Services Judicial and Legal Depart
ments Police and Prison Depart-
ments
Medical Department
Sanitary Department
Everyone knows
it-is-not-by-looks slone that
we judge a man-rather by the knowledge of his own capabilities.
Similaly you cannot judge a piece of furniture by what it appears to be. Brilliant finish, and bold design do not necessarily mean you are getting value for your money.
Where is the craftsmanship beneath the highly polished veneer P
You only feel justified in buying goods that have experience behind them, as is most certainly the case with all the Furniture turned out of our workshops.. Doubt!
But why? We'
are always open to allow an inspection of the actual manufacture at any time.
"
Why then be deceived into buying inferior articles, when you can obtain a combination of quality and workmanship from
Lane, Crawford & Co.
DOBBIE MCINNES LIMITED.
INDICATORS
[16
ENGINE EXTERNAL PRESSURE SPRING TYPE DESIGN NO. 1.
Recommended for
High Speeds and Pressures
and
For use with Superheated Steam
For all, purposes where highest accuracy is required. SOLE AGENTS :
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
18.510 65
358,103.67
Tol. 1741.
85,521.81
26.039.11
Botanical and Forestry De-
ments.
*854.49
Education Department
650,461.55
Publie Works, Recurrent Kowloon-Canton Railway "Charitable Services
20,05-1.37
29,198,65
101,929.50
.....81.487;767.7-1
Total
MOTOR AMBULANCE MAINTENANCE.
Poles and Prison" Departments:-
The Governor recommended the Council to rob a sum of $1,210 in aid of the following-votes:-
B-Fire Brigade, Other Charges:-
Repairs to motor engines and
plants...
Coal and oft fuel Incidental expenses
Total
NEW
HONGKONG
STOCK
OF
STRINGS
FOR
VIOLIN
$420.00 750.00
'CELLO
70.00
$1,940.00
THE AGENDA. H.E. the GovENOR: There are loven items on the agenda, but two of them We do not propose to proceed with to-day I'do not know how far honourable mem which bers desire to go with the business tomay not re-appear next year, day, but I shall be perfectly ready to there move the adjournment at any stage hon-for quarters
is the large item of 3100,000 would have happened if they had been ourable members may- chose.
in King's Parks. began.' That, property should have required to assent to commit themselves been decided not to proceed," because stead of having reached the second read. to any particular type of building. In circumstances have arisen, wines the pro- ing of this Ordinane, now we should posal was made to build quarters there, not reach the Erst reading five years from which made it impossible for the Guvern. now. ment to go on with the project. Thern member's views, but then, not being an in connection with two motor ambul T quite sympathise with the hon. The CHAIRMAN: This sum is required the same are several other items which, for much architect, I. perhaps, do not feel quite e anes which have recently arrived in the with.
reusun. were not proceeded strangly in favour of uniformity of Colony. The estimated cost of granting a There are certain items which. pattern. the Dircetar attributed
said, might be The Hon. Mr. Binn: I meant more as There are two, so that is $10. The nutar ambulance is. for repairs. 2500.
That, of course, was it proceeded with might be kept the same height. Vo to the end of the year. The exmated
on that all buildings in one block as fast as it should be. The bulk of the often, luis are sold in small strips and each motor ambulance, for a year, is projects have been abandoned or circum-ach owner baikis as he fancies, and floors of $1,500 for two. The $750 is for cost, for patrol and labricating oil, for The Hou. Mr. POLLOCK: Sir, in con- crease of staff would have" led to any
stances have occurred in which no in-are at different levels My idea is to try five onthe The estimated cost of in nection with the. Draft
and Emit that Account for the year 1920, which has been
Appropriation acceleration,
The DIRECTOR OF PERLIS WORKS: The dentals is 960, unking st60 for two, circulated to members of the Council in
The Hon. Mr. Pourock: 1 rise to tendency recently has been for everybody the 370 is the proportionate part for five connection with this Bill, I take leave Point of order. The Colonial Secretary let them. I think we shall get most of to build a high as the Government will to point ou that the items relating to
sit I knew reason why the hill there be height.
The Hon. Mr. HOLYOK Mny "in- Public Works Extraordinary, on pages away at Wanchai Cap was not pro
quire what the Government has done with 38 to 17, demonstrate very clearly that this eded with. I must say I do not know.
St. John's Ambulance Brigads? the motor ambulance presented by the matter of shortage of the building staff The CULONIAL SECRETARY:
Mans of Staff: for
million four hundred and fity-seven instance, survey work in the Colony. the height "of buildings in one size is for five months from Augast Ist
The COLOSTAL SECRETARY: I beg to move the second reading of the Bill Intituled ap Ordinance to authorize the Appropria- fas tion of a Supplementary sum of one thousand zeven dollars. and seventy-four cents to seven hundred and eighty. defray the charges of the year 1820.
The COLONIAL TREASURER Cconded.
is
The pro
not one which has only come into existedings in the Finance Committee, which ence during the past few months.
took place during the hon. member's hon. members will kindly turn to page absence from the Colony, were brought 30 they will and the following remark
to his notice on his return. "It was not found possible to procred
The Hon. Dir. POLLOCK That is hard. with the bulk of the work." That is to say that I know why it was. with reference to the question of officers' The COLONIAL SECRETARY: That report quarters, upon which there was a decrease contained the reasons why the scheme was H.E. THE GOVERNOR: The hon. mein- Two
of
f expenditure what is euphemistically not proceeded with. termed a Baving of $173,077. items further down is the
item saya
*
ler (Mr. Bird) feels able to propose, in HE. THE GOVERNOR: If the hon. mem-
what he has said, no doubt the Council Committer, any clause to give effect to will be glad to hear it.
The stond randing of the Bill was then arried.
The Bit passed" (krough- Committee, third reading was approved, on the without amendment and, on resuming, the antion of the ATTORNEY-GENERAL. Second ed by the COLONIAL SECRETARY.
BILES OF EXCHANGE ORDINANCE. reading of the Bill intituled An Ordin
The ATTORNEY GENERAL moved the second
change Ordinance 1896. ance to nipend further, the Bills of Ex- the second reading was carried.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY sreonded, and
when, the Council resumed, the third read The Bill was committed to Committee ing, was approved, on the motion of the for considération clause by clause, and,
COLONIAL SECRETARY. ATTORNEY-GENERAL,- esconded
work done than was ante Legs bei has also omitted to notice the state- The nient that less work was done than anti. next line is, "It was not found possible cipated is frequently counter-balanced by to proceed with the work," the "work" the statement that more work was done being a Fire Brigade station. The next
ditto, crematorium. Then, which he calls attention, shortness of than anticipated." Ons particular item to again,
not found possible to proceed expenditure on officers with the work"; again. "less work done-Was due largely to the fact that
quarters, 8173,000 han was anticipated"-that refers to was difficult to carry through negotia the erection of 12 hours, additional quartions about the Homestead sito; while ters at Happy Valley. to proceed with this work-summer extricably, with the Fire Brigade St
Decided not questions which were mixed up, in- quarters at Gough Hill.
Turning to page 47. "work could not. we might have done more
account for that delay. Admittedly, be completed that is the road, contour had full staff continuously, but I we had ing Mount Gough and forming sites for think the hon. member forgets that 1920 The ATTORNEY GENTRAL moved the second quarters, now known as Severn Road, I was not very long after the conclu reading of the Bill intituled An Ordin- think members will know that this road sion of the war, and many people have ance to amend the Deportation Ordin- took a very long time to build. The next been delayed in this Colony during the ance, 1017 comment is: Work commenced late in war owing to leave arrangements being
The
by
Bili passed accordingly.. THE DEPORTATION GEDISANCE.
the
1
found rather top heavy in use; it was The CHAIRMAN: That ambulance was eat" down a little and is in use in the New Territory, at Taipa.
The CHAIRMAN: Oh, Yes. The Hon. Mr. HOLTOAK: Still in use? Approved
The Governor recommended the Council
PRODUCE MULTIRAT "TAIPO MÄRKIT
Lo 'vate sum of $150 in uid of the vate Kowloon-Canton Railway, Special! Market Expenditure. Praduce Shelter, Taipo
The CHAIRMAN: The 8750 is provided in the specini expenditure for "this" new produce sheker at Taipo Market, and the
make up the amount required. compared with the others is just under lowest tender,which is a very low one $500-2883.1. The $150 is asked for th
Approved...
AT
DOUBLE BASS
ANDERSON'S
Powell
TELEPHONE 3148.
GENTLEMEN'S TAILORS, AND BREECHES MAKERS.
A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE
The
COUNCIL RESUMES. The Council then rqwned, H.E the
has been considered by the Finance and Governor presiding.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY said: Bir, I beg to report that the Appropriation Committee and has been adopted, with out amendment. I move the third read- The COLONIAL SECRETARY Seconded, anding of the Bill."
(Continued at fept of next column.)
the year; then, "less work done than interfered with, and we have not yet rethe second reading was carried.
OF WHIPCORDS.
IN ALL WEIGHTS JUST DELIVERED.
These nre suitable for SUITS, OVERCOATS and BREECHES and we strongly recommend them__where hard wear is required, Call and let us show them to you. STYLE and FIT EXCLUSIVE.
the third reading was approved.
COLONIAL TREASURER seconded, The Bill passed accordingly.
THE ADJOURNMENT.
H.E. THE GOVERNOR: With regard to the next meeting of the Council it
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scema certain that nothing will be ready next week and somewhat indefinite who ther anything will be ready in a fort- night. adjourn sine die, d
Therefore, I propose we should. The Council, then adjourned,
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.